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Janice Vancleave's Rocks and Minerals: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects

by Janice VanCleave

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Hands-On Geology Experiments for Young Investigators

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Hands-On Geology Experiments for Young Investigators

Rocks and minerals become a practical subject here through 20 experiments built around familiar geological questions, including fossils, melting rock, cave formations, sedimentary rock, and carbonate minerals. The activities use everyday materials such as pillows, masking tape, gumdrops, vinegar, and eggs to model processes and test properties. Beyond the individual demonstrations, the book provides additional prompts for adapting observations into science-fair projects. Its compact format and emphasis on low-cost supplies make it a project-centered introduction to earth science rather than a general geology reference.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in rocks, fossils, minerals, and earth science
  • Students preparing hands-on science fair projects
  • Families or classrooms seeking experiments with household materials

Themes

GeologyRocks and mineralsFossilsScientific experimentationScience fair projects

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Book overview

What are fossils?
* How do stalactites and stalagmites form?
* Can rock melt?

Janice VanCleave's Rocks and Minerals includes 20 fun and simpleexperiments that allow you to discover the answers to these andother fascinating questions about rocks and minerals, plus dozensof additional suggestions for developing your own science fairprojects.

See how sedimentary rock is formed using two pillows, a yardstick, and some masking tape. Make models of rocks and minerals withgumdrops, toothpicks, and plastic bags. Learn what carbonateminerals are and how to identify them using a glass jar, somevinegar, and an egg. All experiments use inexpensive householdmaterials and involve a minimum of preparation and clean up.

Children ages 8-12

Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects series:

Janice VanCleave's Animals

Janice VanCleave's Earthquakes

Janice VanCleave's Electricity

Janice VanCleave's Gravity

Janice VanCleave's Machines

Janice VanCleave's Magnets

Janice VanCleave's Molecules

Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses

Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes

Janice VanCleave's Weather
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